Compass Minerals
Compass Minerals International, Inc., commonly referred to as Compass Minerals, is a leading provider of essential minerals headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and South America, focusing primarily on the production of salt, plant nutrients, and magnesium chloride. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Compass Minerals offers unique products that cater to various industries, including agriculture, de-icing, and water treatment. The company is recognised for its high-quality offerings, which have positioned it as a market leader in the minerals sector. Notable achievements include significant advancements in production efficiency and a robust supply chain that supports its diverse customer base.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Compass Minerals's score of 33 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Compass Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Compass Minerals reported total emissions of approximately 300,386,000 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 2 (purchased electricity) at about 70,601,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 (upstream transportation and distribution) at approximately 450,943,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Looking at previous years, emissions peaked in 2014 at approximately 875,663,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 248,267,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 110,819,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 516,577,000 kg CO2e. Since then, there has been a general trend of decreasing emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and 2, indicating some progress in their sustainability efforts. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Compass Minerals continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. The company’s emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 has varied over the years, with the latest reported intensity at approximately 249,345 kg CO2e per unit of revenue.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 230,036,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 112,192,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Compass Minerals is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
